World History, a conceptual history course, will briefly revisit
ancient civilization and then explore later periods such as the
medieval, Renaissance, and revolutionary eras as well as later patterns
in nationalism, imperialism, industrialism, globalism, and world war.
The focus of the course will be key turning points that shaped the
modern world in order to help students understand current issues. Skills
in reading and writing about a variety of types of primary sources will
be taught in preparation for the NC Final Exam.

World History Honors
For rising 9th graders

World
History, a conceptual history course, will briefly revisit ancient
civilization and then explore later periods such as the medieval,
Renaissance, and revolutionary eras as well as later patterns in
nationalism, imperialism, industrialism, globalism, and world war. The
focus of the course will be key turning points that shaped the modern
world in order to help students understand current issues. Skills in
reading and writing about a variety of types of primary sources will be
taught in preparation for the NC Final Exam, and a greater variety of
independent and rigorous class activities such as discussion, debate,
and projects will be offered.

Civics and Economics Honors
For rising 9th graders
Freshmen who have the skills and interest for the most rigorous honors
course and who want to move into AP courses their 10th grade year should
take this class.

Civics and Economics Honors is a survey course in government and
economics. Students will explore units on the constitution,
citizenship, federal, state, and local government, the legal system, as
well as micro- and macro-economics. The focus of the course will be on
the broad concepts of the American political system such as democracy,
representation, and federalism. Skills in reading and writing about a
variety of types of primary sources will be taught in preparation for
the NC Final Exam, and a greater variety of independent and rigorous class activities such as discussion, debate, and projects will be offered.

10th Grade

American History I
For rising 10th graders
Sophomores who take American I will complete this survey course by taking American II their junior year.

American History I, a conceptual history course, will begin with
European exploration of the New World and end with the Civil War and
Reconstruction. Students will examine the historical and intellectual
origins of colonial America as well as the important political,
economic, and social factors that contributed to the development of the
independent United States by 1877. Skills in reading and writing about a
variety of types of primary sources will be taught in preparation for
the NC Final Exam.

American History I Honors

For rising 10th graders
Sophomores who have the skills and interest for a more rigorous honors
course should take American I Honors which will be followed by American
II Honors during their junior year.

American History I Honors, a conceptual history course, will begin with
European exploration of the New World and end with the Civil War and
Reconstruction. Students will explore in greater depth the historical
and intellectual origins of colonial America as well as the important
political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the
development of the independent United States by 1877. Skills in reading
and writing about primary sources will be taught in preparation for the
NC Final Exam and a greater variety of independent and rigorous class
activities such as discussion, debate, and projects will be offered.

AP World History
For rising 10th graders, or a senior elective

Sophomores who have the skills and interest for the most rigorous
course and the desire to try to earn college credit should take this
class; they should also register for AP World Research second semester.

This two-semester course provides students with the skills to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts. Students will immerse themselves in the processes that, over time, will guide them through the steps a historian would take in analyzing historical events and evidence on a worldwide scale. The course offers balanced global coverage with Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe each represented. The understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course relies heavily on college-based texts, primary source documents, and outside readings. Completing this course will prepare students for intermediate and advanced level college courses. A summer portfolio will be required to prepare students to begin their examination of world history processes. Students are required to take the AP examination.

AP World History Research
For rising 10th graders, or a senior elective

You must register for AP World History as well.

This two-semester course provides students with the skills to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts. Students will immerse themselves in the processes that, over time, will guide them through the steps a historian would take in analyzing historical events and evidence on a worldwide scale. The course offers balanced global coverage with Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe each represented. The understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course relies heavily on college-based texts, primary source documents, and outside readings. Completing this course will prepare students for intermediate and advanced level college courses. A summer portfolio will be required to prepare students to begin their examination of world history processes. Students are required to take the AP examination.

11th grade

American History II
For rising 11th graders
Sophomores who take American I will complete this survey course by taking American II their junior year.

American
History II, a concept based history course, will begin with the Gilded
Age and end with the late 20th century. Students will examine the
historical and intellectual origins of 20th century America as well as
the important political, economic, and social factors that contributed
to the development of the independent United States by 2000. Skills in
reading and writing about a variety of types of primary sources will be
taught in preparation for the NC Final Exam.

American History II Honors
For rising 11th graders
Sophomores who take American I will complete this survey course by taking American II their junior year.

American
History II, a concept based history course, will begin with the Gilded
Age and end with the late 20th century. Students will examine the
historical and intellectual origins of 20th century America as well as
the important political, economic, and social factors that contributed
to the development of the independent United States by 2000. Skills in
reading and writing about a variety of types of primary sources will be
taught in preparation for the NC Final Exam and a greater variety of
independent and rigorous class activities such as discussion, debate,
and projects will be offered.

AP US History
For rising 11th-12th graders
Juniors who have the skills and interest for the most rigorous course
and the desire to try to earn college credit should take this class;
they must also register for AP US Research.

AP US history is the first half of a two semester college level survey
course in the history of the United States. Students will explore in
great depth units such as the first peoples of the Americas, the
colonial era, American Revolution, the new nation, Jacksonian Era, Civil
War and Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age. The focus of the course
will be on the broad themes of American history such as immigration,
geography and environment, national identity, democracy and power,
tradition and reform, and war and diplomacy. Advanced skills in reading
primary and secondary sources as well as writing free response and
document based essays will be learned and frequently practiced in
preparation for the required AP exam. Students will also conduct long
term research on a topic of their choice using a wide variety of
reliable historical sources. Summer work is also required.

AP US History Research
For rising 11th-12th graders
You must register for AP US History as well.

AP US history is the second half of a two semester college level survey
course in the history of the United States. Students will explore in
great depth units such as the Progressive Era, 1920s and Great
Depression, the World Wars, the 1950s and Cold War, and the post Cold
War era. The focus of the course will be on the broad themes of
American history such as immigration, geography and environment,
national identity, democracy and power, tradition and reform, war and
diplomacy, and globalism. Further skills in reading primary and
secondary sources as well as practice in writing free response and
document based essays will occur frequently. Students will also create
and present a history day style project to the class based upon their
first semester research. All students will be required to take the AP
US exam in May.

12th Grade

Civics and Economics
For rising 12th graders

Civics
and Economics is a survey course in government and economics. Students
will explore units on the constitution, citizenship, federal, state,
and local government, the legal system, as well as micro- and
macro-economics. The focus of the course will be on the broad concepts
of the American political system such as democracy, representation, and
federalism. Skills in reading and writing about a variety of types of
primary sources will be taught in preparation for the NC Final Exam.

Civics and Economics Honors
For rising 12th graders

Civics
and Economics Honors is a survey course in government and economics.
Students will explore in depth units on the constitution, citizenship,
federal, state, and local government, the legal system, as well as
micro- and macro-economics. The focus of the course will be on the
broad concepts of the American political system such as democracy,
representation, and federalism. Skills in reading and writing about a
variety of types of primary sources will be taught in preparation for
the NC Final Exam, and a greater variety of independent and rigorous
class activities such as discussion, debate, and projects will be
offered.

AP US Government and Politics

For rising 12th grade students
Seniors who have the skills and interest for a more rigorous course and
the desire to try to earn college credit should take this class.

A basic college-level survey course in US government, this ONE SEMESTER
course will cover topics such as the constitution, political beliefs,
parties and interest groups, the branches of government, public policy,
and civil rights. Students will explore current issues; they will
discuss, research, debate, and write about policy issues. Regardless of
which semester the course is taken, students will take the AP exam in
May to qualify for college credit. Note: As this course does not include units on economics, it cannot replace the graduation requirement of Civics and Economics.